We are absolutely thrilled for Hema Penmetsa, a CTCer, Writing Barn student, and Bethany mentee, who is celebrating signing with Elizabeth Rudnick from Gillian Mackenzie Agency and selling her book […]
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WB Success Story with Christina Paschyn
Posted onWe are so excited for CTCer and Writing Barn student Christina Paschyn who is celebrating signing with Saba Sulaiman at Talcott Notch! Christina is a picture book and YA author […]
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Podcasts for Writers!
Posted onBy WB Intern Megan Aune The practice of honing your craft doesn’t always have to take place in front of a blank white screen. Sometimes, it’s okay to step back […]
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Books to Celebrate Juneteenth
Posted onBy WB Intern Megan Aune Juneteenth commemorates the emancipation of enslaved people in the United States. Seeing as the holiday originated in Texas back in 1865, we thought it might […]
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Books to Read This Pride Month
Posted onCelebrate Pride month with some queer stories! The month of June marks a celebration of LGBTQ+ voices, culture, and communities. For those looking for queer writers to support this Pride […]
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WB Writers Featured on Bank Street’s Best Children’s Books of 2023!
Posted onBank Street College of Education has released their 2024 edition of The Best Children’s Books of the Year (2023), and we saw a lot of familiar names on the list! […]
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Kidlit Books to Read On Earth Day
Posted onCelebrate Earth Day with Some Kidlit! Earth Day is a reminder to take care of our planet. We can celebrate, take action, and even read books in appreciation of Earth. […]
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Adult Poetry Books by Writing Barn Authors
Posted onThe celebration continues! National Poetry month is in full swing, and we wanted to share these adult poetry books written by or featuring Writing Barn authors. Be sure to check […]
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Kids’ Poetry Books by Writing Barn Authors!
Posted onApril is National Poetry Month, and here at The Writing Barn, we love poetry! Whether rhyming or free verse, lyrical or laugh-out-loud funny, we love it all. Poetry inspires us […]
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What is NaNoWriMo (and Why It Works)
Posted onBy WB Intern Ashley Rummel If you’ve been scrolling through social media lately, you may have seen the word NaNoWriMo floating around. But…what is it? And why is everyone suddenly […]
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